Best Breast Augmentation Results: Your Role

Plastic Surgery in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Chandler, Glendale and surrounding areas in Arizona

Whether you realize it or not, you play a very important role in the outcome of your breast augmentation. Getting the best breast augmentation results stems from forging a partnership with your plastic surgeon. By working together, you can achieve beautiful, natural looking results that boost your self confidence and leave you feeling like the best version of yourself.

Phoenix plastic surgeon Dr. Bryan Gawley understands the importance of making you an active participant throughout the entire breast augmentation process. Consequently, he places a strong emphasis on patient education in order to ensure that you understand all of your options and set realistic expectations for the outcome of your procedure. By learning as much as possible about your choices, the risks involved, how to prepare for your procedure, and what to do to ensure a smooth recovery, you can greatly improve the outcome of your breast augmentation.

Coming Prepared to Your Consultation

In order to get the most out of your consultation, you should learn as much as you can about the procedure and recovery process beforehand. Dr. Gawley will discuss your procedure with you in great detail during the consultation. This will include an explanation of:

Becoming familiar with the terms associated with breast augmentation will greatly improve your understanding of his explanation.

It is also important to come prepared to your consultation. Some good things to bring include:

A support person such as a spouse, family member, or good friend whose judgment you trust
Your written medical history, including diseases or conditions you have had, any known allergies, and any hospitalizations
A list of medications you are currently taking, including herbal supplements and vitamins
Aids to help you communicate your desired results, such as photos of your desired breast appearance
A list of questions to ask – these should include questions about your desired results, your concerns, and Dr. Gawley’s experience

Coming Prepared to Your Procedure

At your initial consultation, Dr. Gawley will give you detailed instructions regarding how to prepare for your procedure. This will include any medications to avoid prior to surgery, any lifestyle adjustments you must make such as stopping smoking, and what to expect immediately following your procedure. It is important to follow Dr. Gawley’s preoperative instructions carefully to ensure the best possible breast augmentation results.

Your role in getting the best breast augmentation results will not end on the day of your procedure. It is important to follow all of Dr. Gawley’s after-care instructions to ensure a smooth recovery. We will explain these details very carefully to you and any loved ones who may be assisting you immediately following surgery. This will include instructions on how to change surgical dressings and when to take any medications we may prescribe.

Remember, we are always here to assist you in any way possible, and we encourage you to keep in regular contact with our office during the recovery period. Dr. Gawley is always happy to answer any questions or concerns that you may have as you heal.

Please contact our Phoenix plastic surgeon today to schedule your initial breast augmentation consultation. Dr. Bryan Gawley serves patients in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and the surrounding areas of Arizona. Local and out-of-town patients are welcome.